Kirby Taylor

The Harris County Criminal Justice world was heartbroken to learn of the unexpected passing of longtime defense attorney Kirby Taylor this week. Most of us have known Kirby since starting our careers in the CJC world. I remember meeting him as a baby prosecutor back in 1999. To use the term "universally beloved" would be a very appropriate way to describe this dear, sweet man. He was kind and friendly to all and everyone that I know found him to be one of the most endearing people at the courthouse. He was a lawyer who handled the most serious of cases with compassion coupled with common sense. He fought hard for his clients with credibility and honesty that worked well for him in his practice. If you ever met Kirby, you doubtlessly knew of his trademark "crazy socks" that became his calling card. Regardless of whether he was wearing a three-piece suit or casual clothes, he was guaranteed to be wearing socks that could potentially zap your retinas. He also c